Student Media/Communications Assistant

MSU Olin Health Center; East Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

MSU Water Alliance, Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, invites a motivated student to support social media and website efforts. The role focuses on creating graphics, posting schedules, and updating content for campus audiences.

Ideal candidates will have experience with Microsoft Office, CMS, social media, and basic video/photography skills; strong writing and organization are essential, with opportunities to attend campus events and contribute to Water Alliance stories.

Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams).
• Experience with website content management systems (CMS).
• Knowledge of social media best practices and trends.
• Experience with Photoshop and graphic design.
• Experience with video and photography.
• Knowledge of web accessibility best practices.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Social media and website support for the Water Alliance.
• Create 2-3 unique graphics per week for posts on LinkedIn, Facebook, X, and Instagram.

Skills

Excel

Word

Teams

Outlook

Content management

Social media

Web accessibility

Graphic design

Photoshop

Video

Photography

Communication

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Student status

Tools

CMS

Graphic design tools

Photography tools

Job description

Unit – MSU Water Alliance, Department of Fisheries and Wildlife

Reports to Communications Manager

Ideal position for a motivated student interested in the communication and promotion of environmental issues, specifically those related to water. Experience with Microsoft Office Excel, Word, Teams, and Outlook is required. Previous work with website content management systems, an understanding of social media platforms, best practices and trends, experience with graphic design and Photoshop, video and photography, and knowledge of best practices for web accessibility are a plus.

Strong communication and organizational skills are required along with the ability to multi-task.

Complementary areas of study include computer science, marketing, communications, general business, and customer relationship management, but all majors are welcome to apply.

Duties primarily include social media and website support; short form video content.

• Create 2-3 unique graphics per week for posts on LinkedIn, Facebook, X, and Instagram
• Work with Communications Manager to finalize social media posting schedule each month
• Complete a monthly audit of social media channels (LinkedIn, Facebook, X, and Instagram)
• Attend campus events for networking and promotion of the Water Alliance alongside the Communications Manager or other Water Alliance team members
• Capture photos to accompany Water Alliance stories and social media posts
• Audit web pages for outdated content/links or web accessibility issues; edit current website content as needed
• Add upcoming events, news articles, and water-related stories from around campus to the Water Alliance website
• May create or co-create short form videos (90 seconds or less) for Water Alliance social media channels
• May draft stories (800 words or less) to be featured on the Water Alliance website and social media channels
• May provide support updating Water Alliance email contacts lists in Excel